{"id":788,"date":"2026-06-25T07:11:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muncbiz.com\/mentalhealth\/?p=788"},"modified":"2026-06-25T07:11:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:11:32","slug":"micro-habits-that-fuel-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muncbiz.com\/mentalhealth\/?p=788","title":{"rendered":"Micro Habits that Fuel Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EyC5yJVLlUM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ready to learn the micro habits that fuel depression?<br \/>\nJoin Therapy in a Nutshell\u2019s membership and get instant access to all 10 life-changing courses, live weekly Q&amp;As, and a supportive community for just $27\/month. Learn how to manage anxiety, process trauma, regulate emotions, and build lasting resilience. Take small, powerful steps toward healing and a richer, more meaningful life. Start your journey today! https:\/\/courses.therapyinanutshell.com\/membership<br \/>\nThe Change your Brain course is part of the membership!<\/p>\n<p>A lot of people who end up with Major Depressive Disorder have no idea why they feel the way they do. Some have experienced trauma or a huge stressor, but a surprising amount of them say something like, \u201cEverything in my life is fine. I have no reason to be depressed. But I just don\u2019t feel happy anymore.\u201d<br \/>\nHere\u2019s my theory: depression happens when tiny things, often unnoticed, add up over time and become overwhelming.<br \/>\nResearchers have explored the brain\u2019s \u201cgiving up\u201d circuit, which flips from \u201cThis is hard, but I\u2019m going to keep trying\u201d to \u201cThis is pointless. I\u2019m going to give up.\u201d When life feels too overwhelming, the nervous system reinforces shutdown and hopelessness.<br \/>\nThis is actually great news because if we can manage just a few of these tiny things, we can remove some of the weight fueling our depression, allowing your brain and body\u2019s natural resilience to kick back in. So let\u2019s take a look at the micro habits that add up over time to cause depression.<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Intro<br \/>\n00:23 The Depression Switch<br \/>\n00:59 #1 Discounting the Positive<br \/>\n02:13 #2 Self-Punishment<br \/>\n02:54 #3 Blaming Yourself for Having Emotions<br \/>\n03:28 #4 Withdrawing from Life<br \/>\n04:05 #5 Numbing Behaviors<br \/>\n05:15 #6 Rumination<br \/>\n05:37 #7 Self-Neglect<br \/>\n06:57 #8 Waiting for Motivation<br \/>\n07:31 #9 Emotional Reasoning<br \/>\n07:54 #10 All-or-Nothing Thinking<br \/>\n08:26 Subconscious Mindsets that Feed Depression<br \/>\n09:33 These Habits Can Be Unlearned<\/p>\n<p>Check out the transcript below: <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KCIOjQqr00\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/therapyinanutshell.com\/micro-habits-that-fuel-depression\/\">Micro-Habits that Fuel Depression<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cMicro-Habits that Fuel Depression\u201d \u2014 Therapy in a Nutshell\" src=\"https:\/\/therapyinanutshell.com\/micro-habits-that-fuel-depression\/embed\/#?secret=4BouIJMnTw#?secret=KCIOjQqr00\" data-secret=\"KCIOjQqr00\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https:\/\/betterhelp.com\/therapyinanutshell<\/p>\n<p>FREE Mental Health Resources: https:\/\/courses.therapyinanutshell.com\/free-resources<br \/>\nCheck out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: https:\/\/tinpodcast.podbean.com\/<\/p>\n<p>Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.<br \/>\nIn therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life&#8217;s direction.<br \/>\nAnd deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https:\/\/www.churchofjesuschrist.org\/comeuntochrist\/believe<\/p>\n<p>If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/ or 988 or your local emergency services.<br \/>\nCopyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to learn the micro habits that fuel depression? 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